Sr Q & T Specialist - SFA / CSW - Mecklenburg County, NC : Job Details

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Please apply by: Sunday, October 13th, 2024

Salary Range: $56,222.00 to $70,277.00 per year. This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

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The Mecklenburg County Department of Child, Family, & Adult Services strives to strengthen families and communities through a safety-net of services, collaborations, and hope. Our vision is to define and cultivate an organizational culture that is more compassionate and understanding toward each other and our clients.

Services For Adults (SFA) is a part of the Adult Services Division of the Mecklenburg County Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services. The division is responsible for four main program areas: Adult Social Work Services, Community Social Work, the Senior Citizens Nutrition Program, and the Mecklenburg Transportation System (MTS).

Position Specific Information

Full time, onsite position working Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Valerie C. Woodard Center, 3205 Freedom Drive (Chapin Hall), Charlotte, NC 28208.

Primary responsibilities for this position will be client record review; working with the Program Manager and Supervisors regarding findings and trends; preparing for State and local audits; and updating Standard Operating Procedures. Additional responsibilities include working with peer Sr Q&Ts on orientation and training activities within the division.

Position Summary

Oversees, coordinates, and conducts various training and quality assurance programs for an assigned area. This position, under general supervision, is responsible for the overall quality control reviews, technical assistance and training programs within assigned area to include training development, supervising staff, and analyzing training budgets.

Essential Functions

Perform root-cause analyses and assessments at the organizational, team, and individual levels.

Test services, analyze results and make recommendations for improvements.

Ensure services meet specifications and understand and ensures regulatory compliance.

Develop and implement processes and procedures meant to improve quality throughout an assigned area.

Perform reviews of finished or in-process procedures, analyzes data, and identifies trends in defects.

Investigate quality failures and recommends changes to internal procedures to prevent future quality issues.

Assess and report on the impact of process changes on quality.

Develop assessment tools and data collection methods in order to identify service delivery/compliance problems and participating in the alteration of systems as necessary.

Assess the training needs of employees.

Assist with marketing training programs through the organization to enhance employee awareness and participation.

Consult with internal customers to address identified performance problems and recommends, develops, and delivers appropriate learning solutions.

Develop and deliver both traditional classroom and online training using research, subject matter experts, or other knowledge sources to create effective original training programs customized to meet the specific needs of the department.

Identify meaningful ways to measure the effectiveness of various training solutions provided to the organization.

Manage the training equipment, training budget, and supplies, if applicable in the area of assignment.

Partner with management to assess performance problems through various information gathering methodologies such as focus groups, surveys, and employee interviews in order to provide an appropriate recommendation.

Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.

Plan, implement and evaluate training activities for employees.

Some positions may be required to train in the implementation of enrollment and eligibility programs and activities in the NC FAST system

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of four years of quality control or training experience.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes

Licenses and Certifications:

Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License

Requires County Driving Privileges

Preferred Qualifications

Previous work experience with and knowledge of adult social services programs.

Experience writing/updating SOPs or other instructional documents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

Modern office practices

Training technical information

Expertise in programs in area of assignment

Working knowledge of quality assurance program practices; planning and development of assessment tools and techniques to include use of software and reporting mediums

Principles, practices, methods and theories of training and employee programs

Adult learning theories and of training and development principles, practices and methods

E-learning and other technological solutions and the ability to effectively use these platforms to develop and deliver training

Skills

Develop recommendations to solve problems in different program service areas by assisting in planning goals and developing deficiency resolutions

Provide technical assistance, consultation to staff

Exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying quality standards, policies and procedures

Communicate effectively with professional and administrative personnel

Maintain effective working relationships with various staff

Assess problems and coordinate resolutions with various parties

Strong project management and organizational skills to plan, prioritize, multi-task and independently execute projects/tasks with specific deadlines while maintaining flexibility

Excellent analytical and research skills as demonstrated by the ability to collect, develop, assess and blend information and recommendations from a wide variety of sources

Strong critical and creative thinking skills to assess and resolve problems or issues by gathering and assessing information, taking advice and using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations and/or laws

Abilities

Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals

Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships

Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided

Developing Others: Planning and supporting the development of individuals' skills and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively

Driving for Results: Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement

Formal Presentations: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups when given time to prepare; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience

Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures

Computer Skills

Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Environment

Works in an office setting with moderate noise

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.